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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 30

SSC MTS - 19 July 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q30

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Ashoka fought a war to conquer Kalinga. Kalinga was the ancient name of coastal ______.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Orissa.

  • The Kalinga War (ending circa 261 BCE) was fought in ancient India between the Maurya Empire under Ashoka and the Kalinga empire, located on the east coast, now in Orissa.
  • The conquest of Kalinga of c.271-261 BC was the only aggressive war fought by the third Mauryan emperor, Ashoka, and the suffering he saw during this war helped turn the Emperor away from violence and towards a more peaceful path.